Here are the Picks:

Why These Wedding Planners?

Our goal is to connect people with the best local experts. We scored wedding planners on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analysed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best wedding planners in Cleveland, OH.

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Our Selection Criteria:

1. Reputation

A history of delighted customers and outstanding service.

2. Credibility

Building customer confidence with licensing, accreditations, and awards.

3. Experience

Masters of their craft, based on years of practical experience and education.

4. Availability

Consistently approachable and responsive, so customers never feel ignored.

5. Professionalism

Providing service with honesty, reliability, and respect.

Akron Wedding Planning

Akron Wedding Planning strives to give Cleveland-area brides access to the best local resources. Services include venue assistance, budget management, event and vendor coordination, etiquette advice, design consulting, and much more. In addition to traditional fee-based planning packages, this firm offers no-cost packages that strive to help clients create their ideal weddings while staying on budget. Convenient, instant online quotes are available through the Akron Wedding Planning website.

All Events Planned

All Events Planned, based in the Cleveland area, specializes in wedding planning services including a range of packages to fit each couple's individual needs. Clients can choose from complete invitation services, customized build-your-own packages starting at $100 per hour, a phone and email-only consultation package, a partial planning package, and an unlimited package for the couple who wants someone else to take care of every last detail. All Events Planned works with all the top area vendors and never accepts commissions or payments for recommending service providers. Unlike other firms, they bill only for the hours they worked and don't charge a percentage of the total wedding budget, meaning couples don't get any costly surprises. All Events Planned has been featured in Northeast Ohio's Today's Bride magazine. They have earned overall customer reviews of five stars on both the Knot and Wedding Wire, and 4.7 out of five stars on Facebook. Clients praise their outstanding attention to detail and extensive years of industry experience.

Dream Weddings and Events LLC

Dream Weddings and Events LLC is a Cleveland-based event planner specializing in weddings, decor, guest list management, consultation, proposals, party planning, and related services. They strive to create timeless, high-quality celebrations at an affordable price point, accepting cash, check, and Paypal for services rendered. Dream Weddings and Events has been featured in The Knot magazine and on Weddings.com. They have earned a 4.3 out of 5-star overall customer rating on Facebook and 4.9 out of five stars on Wedding Wire. Fans of this business note their creativity, industry expertise, facility working with vendors, and uniquely beautiful ideas to make each couple's special day a reality.

Elegant Events by Maria

Based in Akron, Elegant Events by Maria strives to help couples create a special wedding day that's a reflection of their love for one another. Comprehensive services include day of coordination, venue and vendor recommendations, vendor management and contract review, hotel arrangements, hospitality bags, layout planning, guest favors, and much more. Elegant Events by Maria has been recognized by Wedding Wire Brides Choice Awards and The Knot Best of Weddings. Clients praise Maria's amazing industry contacts, thoughtful coordination of details, and ability to exceed expectations. This business has a perfect five-star overall customer rating on The Knot and four out of five stars on Wedding Wire.

Elegant Eventz

Elegant Eventz is an experienced wedding planning firm serving the Cleveland area, founded by industry experts who are well-versed in both event design and production. Established in 2011, they strive to create unique events that exceed customer expectations while maintaining fair and ethical business practices. Brides can choose from either partial or full wedding planning service as well as a day-of coordinator. Corporate, non-profit, and special occasion event planning is also available. Elegant Eventz was named among the city's ten best wedding planners by Cleveland Hot List. They have earned a five-star overall customer rating on both Facebook and the Knot, as well as 4.9 out of 5 stars on Wedding Wire. Customers praise their ability to make the wedding day stress free.

Event Planit

Located in Cleveland, Event Planit offers comprehensive wedding and event planning services throughout Northern Ohio. Specialties include event design and decor, details and logistics, budgets, timelines, vendor management, and RSVPs. Founder Lisa Paladin has more than a decade of experience in event planning, marketing, and corporate project coordination, as well as personal connections with the best area vendors. Clients can choose from a variety of planning packages, such as a consulting-only engagement, custom road map for basic planning guidance, the guided tour for both planning and eight hours of day-of coordination, and the world-tour for full-service event management. This business is affiliated with the Wedding Experts Academy and an approved member of the Wedding Lovely Vendor Guide. Event Planit has a perfect five-star overall customer rating on Wedding Wire.

Kirkbrides Wedding Planning and Design

Serving the Cleveland area, Kirkbrides Wedding Planning and Design has been featured in industry publications including Style me Pretty, The Knot, WeTV, Wedding Style Magazine, and Weddings in Cleveland Magazine. With more than a decade of planning experience, they strive to deliver each couple the vision of their perfect day. Clients can choose from a selection of custom packages that include services like day-of coordination, budget and timeline creation, custom vendor recommendations, invitation and RSVP management, hotel arrangement, rehearsal dinner and post-wedding brunch planning, and much more. Clients praise Kirkbrides calm and positive attitude, consistent accessibility and responsiveness, and extensive expertise, with one bride referring to her wedding planner as her fairy godmother.

Oak and Honey Events

Located in Cleveland, Oak and Honey Events is designed for clients interested in planning green weddings, with a focus on sustainable, eco-conscious events that leverage local resources. They offer wedding planning packages with three levels of coordination, with services such as itinerary development, vendor and contract management, day-of coordination, budget development, sustainable wedding design, invitation assistance, vendor research, and much more. Founder Melanie spent more than 12 years as an event planner for St. Baldrick’s Foundation before founding Oak and Honey. Clients express that Melanie treats them like family and helps the wedding day run smoothly. Oak and Honey Events has earned a perfect overall customer rating of five stars on Facebook, the Knot, and Wedding Wire.

Shi Shi Events

Based in Cleveland, Shi Shi Events is a boutique wedding planning firm founded in 2005 on the core tenets of authentic style that engages the senses. They provide expert consultation services including theme and decor design, logistics, vendor and location sources, vendor management, lighting and fabric design, and much more. Because they accept only a limited number of events each year, they are able to provide each client with personalized attention every step of the way. Shi Shi Events has received the Best of Weddings Hall of Fame award from The Knot, and has been featured in national publications like Glamour, Style Me Pretty, Cleveland magazine, Bridal Guide, and PopSugar. They are also a hit with clients, boasting an overall five-star customer rating on Facebook and The Knot, and four out of five stars from Wedding Wire. Fans of Shi Shi weddings note the firm's approachable demeanor and first-rate professionalism.